The next streaming hit for the “Deadpool 3” team? Netflix wins bidding war for new Ryan Reynolds blockbuster

This became known a few days ago Netflix has once again emerged victorious from a bitter battle for a promising new film project is. However, it is unknown exactly how much the streaming provider paid for this. The fact that a large number of Hollywood studios were interested in the project probably had to do with the fact that one of the current biggest stars of the dream factory is already on board, who is also no stranger to the streaming service. : Ryan Reynolds will star in the as-yet-untitled film, which is being described as a global heist spectaclethat should remind you a bit of “Ocean’s 11”.

And now it’s clear who will stage the whole thing – and the combination of Ryan Reynolds and Netflix may not be innocent: Shawn Levy takes a seat in the director’s chair and this is our fourth time working with Reynolds. The two previously brought the action comedy ‘Free Guy’ to cinemas and the much-watched time travel adventure ‘The Adam Project’ to Netflix. Levy also directed the third film outing of Ryan Reynolds’ signature role Deadpool, set to hit theaters on July 24, 2024.

Two old Netflix hands

As one of THE creative minds (besides the Duffer brothers) behind ‘Stranger Things’ and director of the miniseries ‘All the Light We Don’t See’, which was recently nominated for a Golden Globe, Levy is already an old man outside the US. Netflix. “The Adam Project.” -Hare. Just like Ryan Reynolds, who after Michael Bay’s ‘6 Underground’ was part of the lead trio of one of the most successful Netflix films ever: ‘Red Notice’.

The latest Levy-Reynolds collaboration is written by “Cruella” and “The Lost City” co-writer Dana Fox, who developed the project with “Deadpool” producer Simon Kinberg. Both will also produce the film, along with Levy and Reynolds. Given the busy schedules of those involved, it will probably be some time before we see the result on Netflix.